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SUMMARY:Chinook Days Puzzle Contest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Chinook Days Jigsaw Puzzle Contest on January 19\, 2025\, at 2 PM at the historic Matthews Opera House in Spearfish\, SD. This fun and casual event features two divisions: a 500-piece puzzle for teams of two and a 350-piece family puzzle where one team member must be under 10. The timed contest offers prizes for the top three fastest teams in each division\, and every team gets to keep their puzzle. Enjoy refreshments and door prize drawings during the two-hour event. The $25 team entry fee includes all this\, with proceeds benefiting the Matthews Opera House improvements. \nChinook Days is a community-wide winter festival celebrating the world record temperature change in Spearfish\, SD\, on January 22\, 1943\, when the temperature rose 49 degrees in 2 minutes.
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SUMMARY:The Matthews Wine Experience
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews Wine Experience\nSaturday\, January 18th 5-9pm \nOur season’s most exclusive event!\nBeing a guest at the Matthews Wine Experience will be a memorable evening. Two dozen wine varieties will be available to sample that have been hand-selected by Philips 66\, Exit 14\, and every ticket holder will receive an etched Riedel wine glass! This year\, local craft beer and hors d’ouvres will be available to bring the experience to the next level! \nTickets are on sale!  They will be available during business hours in the gallery\, by phone (605.642.7973)\, or online. All tickets are $50. \nProduced in Partnership with Philips 66\, Exit 14 \nSponsored by The Branding Iron Steakhouse & Saloon\, Monument Health\, and White’s Canyon Motors
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SUMMARY:ART WORKSHOP: Basic Weaving w/ Mary Baker
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE\nWHO: You with Mary Baker as your instructor! \nWHAT: WORKSHOP AT ONE Basic Weaving \nWHERE: Matthews 612 N Main Street \nWHEN: January 18th at 1pm (Workshops are held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM) \nWHY: Immerse yourself in a creative environment right here at the Matthews! \nHOW: \n\n\n   Participants the age of 12 & under must have accompaniment. \n\n\n   Registration Fee: $30 per 2hr Session (12 & Under: $20) \n\n\n    Class size is limited to 12 participants \n\n\n    All materials will be provided \n\n  To register or learn more visit https://www.matthewsopera.com/workshops/ or call the gallery at (605)642-7973\n\n\nOCTOBER 19th ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE \n{ BASIC WEAVING}\nINSTRUCTOR: MARY BAKER \nShe is back again!!! Ready to explore the ancient art of weaving? Join us for a hands-on workshop with Craft Guru Mary Baker where you’ll learn the basics of weaving and create your very own woven piece. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience\, this workshop is perfect for anyone who loves to craft and create! \n\nSATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE\nAre you looking to unleash your creativity? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist\, this workshop is for you! Our art workshops are designed for everyone\, whether you’re a beginner exploring your creative side or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills. Join us for an immersive experience that will ignite your passion for art and help you develop new techniques in a supportive and inspiring environment.  Workshops will be held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM. Workshops will last 2-3 hours depending on the project. Registration costs $30 per person (12 & Under is $20) and materials will be provided\, just bring your imagination! To register or learn more visit https://www.matthewsopera.com/workshops/ or call the gallery at (605)642-7973. 
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SUMMARY:Chasing Tables Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join SDPB at the Matthews Opera House for the Black Hills screening of Chasing Tables\, a new documentary by Justin Bergh.\n\nChasing Tables documents Jordan Taylor’s journey to becoming a chef and business owner. Taylor co-owns Bread & Circus\, En Place Catering\, Pizza Cheeks\, and Perch. After studying and working in the Portland\, Oregon food scene\, Taylor was one of the first to bring the farm-to-movement to Sioux Falls.\n\nTickets are required for this event. The screening is free and open to the public. Drinks will be available for purchase.\n\nChasing Tables airs on SDPB on Thursday\, February 6th\, at 7pm MT.\n 
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CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: GETTING OUR ACTS TOGETHER 2025
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Theater at the Matthews is heating up and we want you to be a part of it! \nWHAT: Auditions Getting Our Acts Together \nWHERE: Matthews Opera House\, 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish \nWHEN:  January 14 & 15th\, 6-8 pm  \nWHY: Community\, Connection\, and Creativity? Why NOT? \nHOW: No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of a script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \n\nTHE SHOWS THAT WILL HAVE US ON OUR TOES (LITERALLY)\n…Getting Our Acts Together: Great things happen when we unite!\nOnce again\, we’re joining forces with Belle Fourche and Lead community theaters to present “Getting Our Acts Together\,” a night of Northern Hills one-acts! Each community will select and produce its own one-act play. Both shows will then be presented in each community \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: HARVEY
DESCRIPTION:WHO: ACTORS \nWHAT: Auditions for HARVEY \nWHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish \nWHEN:  Tuesday\, January 14 and Wednesday\, January 15 from 6-8 pm \nWHY: Because everyone should be able to play pretend \nHOW: No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \n\nPERFORMANCES: March 14\, 15\, 16\, 18\, 21\, 22\, 23 \n\n\nHarvey\n\n\n\n\nby Mary Chase \nHarvey is a 1944 play by the American playwright Mary Chase. She received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the work in 1945. It has been adapted for film and television several times\, most notably in a 1950 film starring James Stewart and Josephine Hull. \n\nPlot\n\nElwood P. Dowd is an affable man who claims to have an unseen (and presumably imaginary) friend Harvey – whom Elwood describes as a six foot\, three-and-one-half inch (192 cm) tall pooka resembling an anthropomorphic rabbit. Elwood introduces Harvey to everyone he meets. His social-climbing sister\, Veta Simmons\, increasingly finds his eccentric behavior embarrassing. She decides to have him committed to a sanitarium. When they arrive at the sanitarium\, a comedy of errors ensues. When Veta confesses that she has seen Harvey too\, the young Dr. Sanderson commits Veta instead of Elwood. But when the mistake comes out\, the search is on for Elwood and his invisible companion. \nWhen Elwood shows up at the sanitarium looking for his lost friend Harvey\, it seems that the mild-mannered Elwood has had a strange influence on the staff\, including sanitarium director Dr. Chumley. Only just before Elwood is to be given an injection that will make him into a “perfectly normal human being\, and you know what bastards they are!” (in the words of a taxi driver who has become involved in the proceedings) does Veta realize that she would rather have Elwood the same as he has always been – carefree and kind – even if it means living with Harvey. \nAvailable Roles\n\nElwood P. Dowd: The central character of the play\, a charming eccentric who’s best friend is Harvey\, an invisible six-foot-tall rabbit.\nDr. William B. Chumley: An esteemed psychiatrist and the head of Chumley’s Rest. He will go to any length to protect the reputation of his sanitarium.\nDr. Lyman Sanderson: A young and highly qualified psychiatrist\, he is infatuated with Nurse Kelly\, though he struggles not to let on.\nWilson: The muscle of Chumley’s Rest who sets his sights on Myrtle Mae Simmons soon after meeting her.\nJudge Omar Gaffney: An old family friend of the Dowds and the family’s lawyer.\nVeta Louise Simmons: Elwood’s younger sister\, she is intent on landing a suitable husband for her daughter Myrtle Mae. She is very concerned about fitting into society and loves her older brother Elwood very much.\nRuth Kelly: Nurse Kelly is sweet and kind and looks for the best in people.\nMyrtle Mae Simmons: Veta’s daughter and Elwood’s niece\, extremely self-centered.\nEthel Chauvenet: An old friend of the family She is an elite member of the town’s social circle that Veta desperately wants Myrtle to break into.\nBetty Chumley: Dr. Chumley’s kind and talkative wife.\nE.J. Lofgren: The cab driver.
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SUMMARY:The Matthews Artist Collective
DESCRIPTION:This will be the first meeting of the Matthews Artist Collective. At this meeting\, we will discuss some of the dynamics of this group and how it can provide opportunities for local artists to network and keep their creative passion and growth. A basic outline of the Collective’s structure has been posted on our website and will be discussed at the meeting. \nA simple craft project will be provided and snacks are welcome. \nPlease join us for this pioneering journey as we continue to strive to build resources for our creative community! \nWebpage: https://www.matthewsopera.com/the-mac/
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CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag Series: Poker Alice
DESCRIPTION:WHO: You! \nWHAT: Free lecture as part of the Monthly Bellman Brown Bag Series \nWHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater \nWHEN: Wednesday\, January 8th at noon \nWHY: To explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture \nHOW: BYOB-Bring your own bite-to-eat\, take a seat\, and enjoy entertainment for an hour while you devour \n\nStep into the vibrant history of the Old West with presenter Wayne Gilbert as we explore the life of Poker Alice Tubbs\, one of Deadwood\, South Dakota’s most legendary figures. Known for her sharp wit\, skillful card playing\, and fearless spirit\, Poker Alice defied the norms of her era\, carving out a unique path as a professional gambler and saloon owner. \nThis event is perfect for history buffs\, poker enthusiasts\, and anyone curious about the colorful characters of America’s past. \nAND if you come dressed in your best Poker Alice costume you might win a free ticket to the Matthews! \n\nAbout the Bellman Brown Bag Series…\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture. The Brown Bag program was developed by Dr. Stewart Bellman in the 1990’s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics\, he engaged a line-up of speakers to present programs on a range of humanities topics each month. \nDr. Bellman was a professor of English at Black Hills State University\, Spearfish\, SD. His teaching career spanned thirty years. Bellman retired from BHSU and passed away in November 2002. \nPrograms are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1pm. Designed to begin and end within the lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.  This is an opportunity to gain insight into themes that touch our daily lives.
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SUMMARY:ART WORKSHOP: 3D Art with Young Children
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE\nWHO: You with Early Childhood Connections as your instructor! \nWHAT: WORKSHOP AT ONE – 3D Art with Young Children \nWHERE: Matthews 612 N Main Street \nWHEN: November 16th at 1pm (Workshops are held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December) \nWHY: Immerse yourself in a creative environment right here at the Matthews! \nHOW: \n\n\n   Participants the age of 12 & under must have accompaniment. \n\n\n   Registration Fee: $30 per 2hr Session (12 & Under: $20) \n\n\n    Class size is limited to 12 participants \n\n\n    All materials will be provided \n\n  To register or learn more visit https://www.matthewsopera.com/workshops/ or call the gallery at (605)642-7973\n\n____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nDecember 7 ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE \n{ 3D Art with Young Children }\nINSTRUCTOR: Early Childhood Connections \nWe are partnering with Early Childhood Connections to hold workshops for educators and parents of young children! ECC will also be hosting a free 10 AM training session at the MOH that providers can register for! These trainings will count towards your annual training hour requirements. 1 PM Sessions will be open to the public. During this time we will explore the difference between creative projects with children that focus on the art-making process or the final project and how to display these works. \n  \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE\nAre you looking to unleash your creativity? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist\, this workshop is for you! Our art workshops are designed for everyone\, whether you’re a beginner exploring your creative side or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills. Join us for an immersive experience that will ignite your passion for art and help you develop new techniques in a supportive and inspiring environment.  Workshops will be held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December. Workshops will last 2-3 hours depending on the project. Registration costs $30 per person (12 & Under is $20) and materials will be provided\, just bring your imagination! To register or learn more visit https://www.matthewsopera.com/workshops/ or call the gallery at (605)642-7973.  \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n2025 Workshops\nWorkshops are held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM. \n 
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SUMMARY:SATURDAY WORKSHOPS AT ONE: CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS WITH JOANNA MECHALEY
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE\nWHO: You with Joanna Mechaley as your instructor! \nWHAT: WORKSHOP AT ONE Christmas Ornaments \nWHERE: Matthews 612 N Main Street \nWHEN: November 16th at 1pm (Workshops are held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December) \nWHY: Immerse yourself in a creative environment right here at the Matthews! \nHOW: \n\n\n   Participants the age of 12 & under must have accompaniment. \n\n\n   Registration Fee: $30 per 2hr Session (12 & Under: $20) \n\n\n    Class size is limited to 12 participants \n\n\n    All materials will be provided \n\n  To register or learn more visit https://www.matthewsopera.com/workshops/ or call the gallery at (605)642-7973\n\n____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nDecember 21 ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE \n{ Christmas Ornaments }\nINSTRUCTOR: JOANNA MECHALEY \nBring your holiday spirit and let’s craft beautiful ornaments to decorate your homes and share with loved ones. Led by Christmas craft connoisseur Joanna Mechaley an assortment of ornament opportunities will be available with all materials provided. Feel free to bring your friends and family. Let’s make this a memorable holiday gathering! We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you! \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE\nAre you looking to unleash your creativity? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist\, this workshop is for you! Our art workshops are designed for everyone\, whether you’re a beginner exploring your creative side or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills. Join us for an immersive experience that will ignite your passion for art and help you develop new techniques in a supportive and inspiring environment.  Workshops will be held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December. Workshops will last 2-3 hours depending on the project. Registration costs $30 per person (12 & Under is $20) and materials will be provided\, just bring your imagination! To register or learn more visit https://www.matthewsopera.com/workshops/ or call the gallery at (605)642-7973.  \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n2024 Workshop Schedule\nWorkshops are held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December. \nSept 7: Fiber Art with Desy Schoenewies \nSept 21: Paper Mache with Joanna Mechaley \nOctober 5: Cyanotypes with Tia Erin \nOctober 19: Weaving with Mary Baker \nNovember 2: Polaroid Transfers with Roger O’Dea \nNovember 16: Origami Mobiles with Annalina Scalise \nDecember 7: TBD \nDecember 21: Christmas Ornaments with Joanna Mechaley \n 
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SUMMARY:A CHRISTMAS STORY
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Entertainment on your Christmas list this year? Come Here! Sure to be a festive Family fun night! \nWHAT: A CHRISTMAS STORY \nWHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish \nWHEN: December 13\, 14 at 7 pm | December 15 at 2 pm | December 17\, 20\, 21 at 7 pm | December 22 at 2 pm\n \nWHY: Since boredom gets tongues stuck to poles\, make going to a show one of your holiday goals!  \nHOW: Tickets may be purchased: \n     ONLINE – matthewsopera.com \n     VIA PHONE – (605) 642-7973\, \n     IN-PERSON – Matthews Gallery 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish\n     ADULTS $20;  YOUTH $10 \n\nTHIS IS GOING TO BE ALMOST AS MAGICAL AS A LEG LAMP…\nHumorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother\, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll shoot your eye out!” All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here\, including the family’s temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas\, the school bully; the boys’ experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie’s father winning a lamp shaped like a woman’s leg in a net stocking; Ralphie’s fantasy scenarios and more. A Christmas Story is destined to become a theatrical holiday perennial. \n“A Christmas Story is still … one of the more enchanting ways to be transported to a world beyond our own. Yet it also serves to remind us how lucky we are to live a culturally rich life … and Philip Grecian’s thoughtful stage adaptation preserves the old … references.” —Plain Dealer \n“Classics bloom quickly in modern times … you don’t have to have grown up with 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his ache for an air rifle under the tree to think of A Christmas Story as a Christmas must. And [this] version is just as kindly and just as cockeyed as A Christmas Story is meant to be.” —Orlando Sentinel \n“Grecian’s script retains Shepherd’s wry\, tongue-in-cheek humor.” —Orange County Register \n* Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock\, Illinois. \nAnnouncing the Cast…\nRalph………..Scott Kennedy\nRalphie………..Emerson Quinonez\nThe Old Man……….Casey Hibbert\nMother……….Liz Barbour\nRandy……….R.D. Barbour\nMiss Shields……….Brianna Edwards\nScut Farkas……….Wyatt Mansfield\nSchwartz……….Caden Carnahan\nFlick……….Fran Lipp\nEsther Jane……….Devonee Gates\nHelen……….Leela Bosworth\nSanta……….Wilbur Newland\nGossip Neighbor……….Devon Davis\nScut’s Mom and Elf……….Toni Brun\nTree Lot Owner’s Daughter and Elf……….Elliot Quinonez\nScut’s Gang and Student……….Kai Smith\nScut’s Gang and Student……….Landon Keil\nScut’s Gang and Student……….Rowan Espinoza
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag Series: Spearfish Piano Duet Club
DESCRIPTION:WHO: You! \nWHAT: Free lecture as part of the Monthly Bellman Brown Bag Series \nWHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater \nWHEN: Wednesday\, December 11th at noon \nWHY: To explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture \nHOW: BYOB-Bring your own bite-to-eat\, take a seat\, and enjoy entertainment for an hour while you devour \n  \nThings are absolutely better in pairs! Join us for the most anticipated Bellman Brown Bag Series of the season on Wednesday\, December 11 at noon in the Matthews Theater. Spearfish Piano Duet Club presents their annual holiday event\, an hour of piano melodies played by four hands. \nIt’s always wise to get here early for a good seat. This event is free and open to the public and the theater typically fills up quickly. \nThe Spearfish Piano Duet Club has performed on the Bellman Brown Bag series since 2006. The popular December program includes holiday music and familiar classical music for two performers on one piano. The Duet Club began in 2003\, under the leadership of the late Synva Chrysler\, as a way for intermediate and advanced pianists to maintain their piano skills and at the same time have fun and enjoy each other’s musical talents. Members of the community and BHSU music students are involved in the performance and rehearsal activities.  Dr. Janeen Larsen organizes the performances\, and regular members include Laura Kolb\, Angela O’Shea\, Kathy Ewing\, Marilee Woodard\, Pamela Baum\, Donna Dettman\, Morgan Miller\, Sue Cole\, Constance Hubbard\, Colleen McKirdy\, and Emma McKirdy-Wilsey \nAbout Spearfish Piano Duet Club…\nThe Spearfish Duet Club began in 2003\, under the leadership of Synva Chrysler and Marianne Bieber\, as a way for intermediate and advanced pianists to maintain their piano skills and\, at the same time\, have fun and enjoy each other’s musical talents. Members of the community and BHSU music students are involved in the performance and rehearsal activities\, organized by Dr. Janeen Larsen. The concert is free and open to the public. \nAbout the Bellman Brown Bag Series…\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art and culture. The Brown Bag program was developed by Dr. Stewart Bellman in the 1990’s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics\, he engaged a line-up of speakers to present programs on a range of humanities topics each month. \nDr. Bellman was a professor of English at Black Hills State University\, Spearfish\, SD. His teaching career spanned thirty years. Bellman retired from BHSU and passed away in November 2002. \nPrograms are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1pm. Designed to begin and end within the lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.  This is an opportunity to gain insight into themes that touch our daily lives.
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SUMMARY:"Beyond the Frame" Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:This reception will also celebrate 20 years of the Gallery being open!! There will be a ribbon cutting with the chamber of commerce and a free tour of the Matthews.\n“Beyond to Frame” is an innovative new exhibit in the Matthews Gallery developed in partnership with the Black Hills State University Department of Fine Arts. In a traditional gallery experience\, patrons view framed artwork from an appropriate distance. However\, in “Beyond the Frame\,” artworks are hands-on pieces that visitors are encouraged to interact with. \nWe invite you to explore the space and installations with a mindset of curiosity as well as experience pieces from the perspective of someone who may be differently-abled. \nBy immersing ourselves in how we experience the world and how we interact with it\, we can create experiences that are more accessible to everyone regardless of abilities. By simply acknowledging a reality different than our own we can begin to create one that is equitable to all. \nArtwork will take on a variety of different forms that allow you to visualize sound waves\, experiment with color spectrums\, and immerse yourself in tactile experiences. In this show\, you can manipulate shadow puppets\, explore texture-driven exhibits\, and make your own art with “tall and small” art experiences.  \nIn addition to a focus on accessible art pieces\, work in this exhibit also revolves around the accessibility of art making. Oftentimes people barricade themselves behind the impression of “I’m not an artist.” They limit themselves to common art skills such as drawing\, painting\, or sculpting using specific tools and mediums. Removing those barriers of expectations and providing unique tools and perspectives opens a pathway into the idea that “art is for everyone.” At the Matthews\, we strive to foster creativity in whatever form it can be found and share those experiences with our community. \n“Beyond the Frame” will also feature works created by students from Canyon Hills Center as part of a community outreach program fostered by Lutheran Social Services and the Matthews. Twice monthly\, artists collaborate with the students to explore art in a wide array of mediums from poetry to collage.  \nThe exhibit opens to the public on November 18 with an opening reception scheduled on Friday\, November 22 from 5-7 pm in the Matthews Gallery.  \n\nWe are so grateful to the Sponsors who helped make this experience a reality! \n\nPioneer Bank & Trust\nClarkson Family Foundation\nNational Endowment for the Arts\nArts Midwest\nCity of Spearfish\nSouth Dakota Arts Council\nBlack Hills State University – Department of Fine Arts
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SUMMARY:Open House and Ribbon Cutting
DESCRIPTION:It is a grand and bittersweet thing! \n\n\nInterim Executive Director\, Joanna Mechaley handed over the keys to the castle to our new Executive Director\, Heath Johnson! \nJoanna stepped into this role and navigated it with amazing passion and style. Heath brings forth new perspectives and innovations. Both of which are shown in the letters addressed to us all that you can read below…\n\n\n \nTonight I threw away an ice cream cake that had been in my freezer for the better part of a year. Happily proclaiming “Happy Birthday\, Jason!” (ummm…who’s Jason and why do I have his cake?)\, this festive treat had\, over time\, deteriorated into a menacing tooth-chipper that smugly squatted in my icebox\, stealing precious space from the frozen pizza\, rump roast\, and Snickers bars that longed to rise to the top shelf.  \nAs I ruminated about Jason and his misplaced leftovers\, it suddenly struck me that all good things really do come to an end. Okay\, so\, I’m pretty sure the party was Ah-Mazing while it lasted and I bet I could have powered through that frozen confection like it owed me money. But\, really\, it was time to move on.  \nMuch like my position as your Interim Executive Director of the Matthews Opera House. \nIt has been one of my greatest privileges to serve in this capacity at the Matthews. This institution has been a central part of my life for nearly 30 years. Through it I have found a community\, developed skills I never knew I had\, and grown in confidence and abilities in ways I never imagined. I credit the people\, the organization\, and the opportunities the Matthews has provided.  \nAnd\, with that in mind\, I am so excited to announce that my interim has come to an end and the Matthews is “rising to the top shelf” with our new Executive Director\, Heath Johnson! \nHeath is a familiar face to many of you\, myself included. I’ve listened to this cat perform around the Hills for the last decade and\, most recently\, been witness to his stellar efforts at the helm of the Queen City Songwriters. He’s warm\, he’s savvy\, and he’s eager to continue our forward momentum. I couldn’t be happier to pass the torch (or\, in this case\, the keys) to Heath and I welcome you to come and meet him on Friday\, November 22 from 3-5pm at our 20th Anniversary Open House and Ribbon Cutting in the Matthews Gallery.  \nMy best to you all and thank you for your continued support of the arts.  \n~ Joanna \n————————————————- \nHello\, everyone! \nI’m Heath Johnson\, and I’m incredibly excited and honored to step into the role of Executive Director at The Matthews Opera House. As a singer-songwriter for over a decade and the founder of Queen City Songwriters\, a non-profit in the area promoting original\, local and regional music\, I’ve been deeply involved in fostering our local music artists here in Spearfish. I’m passionate about building a vibrant arts community where creativity and storytelling can thrive. \nOn a personal note\, I’m a proud father of four\, with another little one due to arrive any day now! Balancing family life with my love for the arts has been a rewarding journey\, and I’m eager to bring that same energy and dedication to The Matthews. \nI truly believe that the future holds great things for the arts in Spearfish and the Black Hills\, and I can’t wait to collaborate with all of you. Together\, we can create something truly special for our community. \nLooking forward to what’s ahead! \nWarmly\,\nHeath Johnson
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SUMMARY:SATURDAY WORKSHOPS AT ONE: ORIGAMI MOBILES WITH ANNALINA SCALISE
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE\nWHO: You with Annalina Scalise as your instructor! \nWHAT: WORKSHOP AT ONE Origami Mobiles \nWHERE: Matthews 612 N Main Street \nWHEN: November 16th at 1pm (Workshops are held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December) \nWHY: Immerse yourself in a creative environment right here at the Matthews! \nHOW: \n\n\n   Participants the age of 12 & under must have accompaniment. \n\n\n   Registration Fee: $30 per 2hr Session (12 & Under: $20) \n\n\n    Class size is limited to 12 participants \n\n\n    All materials will be provided \n\n  To register or learn more visit https://www.matthewsopera.com/workshops/ or call the gallery at (605)642-7973\n\n____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nNOVEMBER 16th ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE \n{ Origami Mobiles }\nINSTRUCTOR: ANNALINA SCALISE \nJoin us for a creative afternoon of folding\, crafting\, and fun! Learn the art of origami with the amazing Annalina Scalise to create your beautiful mobile to take home. All materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Just bring your creativity and a friend to make something magical together! We can’t wait to see you there! \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE\nAre you looking to unleash your creativity? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist\, this workshop is for you! Our art workshops are designed for everyone\, whether you’re a beginner exploring your creative side or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills. Join us for an immersive experience that will ignite your passion for art and help you develop new techniques in a supportive and inspiring environment.  Workshops will be held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December. Workshops will last 2-3 hours depending on the project. Registration costs $30 per person (12 & Under is $20) and materials will be provided\, just bring your imagination! To register or learn more visit https://www.matthewsopera.com/workshops/ or call the gallery at (605)642-7973.  \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n2024 Workshop Schedule\nWorkshops are held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December. \nSept 7: Fiber Art with Desy Schoenewies \nSept 21: Paper Mache with Joanna Mechaley \nOctober 5: Cyanotypes with Tia Erin \nOctober 19: Weaving with Mary Baker \nNovember 2: Polaroid Transfers with Roger O’Dea \nNovember 16: Origami Mobiles with Annalina Scalise \nDecember 7: TBD \nDecember 21: Christmas Ornaments with Joanna Mechaley \n 
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag Series
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Gina Gibson on Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) Artist-in-Residence Program: Five Years of SURF(ing) AiR \nWHAT: Free lecture as part of the Monthly Bellman Brown Bag Series  \nWHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater  \nWHEN: Wednesday November 13 from 12:00 to 1:00 \nWHY: To explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture  \nHOW: BYOB-Bring your own bite-to-eat\, take a seat\, and enjoy entertainment for an hour while you devour \n\nWE’VE GOT YOUR LUNCH HOUR IN THE BAG!\nThe Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program provides opportunities for artists to create work inspired by SURF’s unique science\, location and history. At 4\,850 feet deep\, SURF is the deepest underground laboratory in the United States and is located in the former Homestake Gold Mine. The facility houses experiments in physics\, biology\, geology\, and engineering. The SURF AiR program leverages the unique characteristics of SURF and the science experiments it hosts to create awareness and encourage interdisciplinary work. This residency is modeled after various programs offered by government\, science and industry including the National Park Service\, CERN\, and Fermilab. \nAs we carry-on through the lunch hour we hope you enjoy a comfortable seat at our table and the splendor of your surroundings. We welcome you to invite friends\, family\, and even that crazy co-worker to try something new at noon! \nFor more information on how to connect to our community here at the Matthews\, give us a call at (605)642-7973\, email us at ad@matthewsopera.com\, or find us on facebook \nTHE PRESENTER\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPROFESSOR & ARTIST GINA GIBSON \nGina Gibson is a Professor of Graphic Design at Black Hills State University in Spearfish\, South Dakota. An internationally exhibiting artist and lecturer\, her work has been seen at the Cynthia Broan Gallery in New York City\, the National Taiwan Normal University in Taipei\, Taiwan and the Siena Art Institute in Siena\, Italy. Most recently her work was exhibited through Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia\, Illinois\, the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History in Ann Arbor\, Michigan and the University of Zurich Science Pavilion in Zurich\, Switzerland. In 2020 she became the first ever Artist-in-Residence at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead\, South Dakota. \n\nABOUT THE BELLMAN BROWN BAG SERIES\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture. The Brown Bag program was developed by Dr. Stewart Bellman in the 1990’s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics\, he engaged a line-up of speakers to present programs on a range of humanities topics each month. \nDr. Bellman was a professor of English at Black Hills State University\, Spearfish\, SD. His teaching career spanned thirty years. Bellman retired from BHSU and passed away in November 2002. \nPrograms are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1 pm. Designed to begin and end within the lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.  This is an opportunity to gain insight into themes that touch our daily lives. \n  \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:SATURDAY WORKSHOPS AT ONE: POLAROID TRANSFERS WITH ROGER O'DEA
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE\nWHO: You with Roger O’Dea as your instructor! \nWHAT: WORKSHOP AT ONE Polaroid Transfers \nWHERE: Matthews 612 N Main Street \nWHEN: November 2nd at 1pm (Workshops are held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December) \nWHY: Immerse yourself in a creative environment right here at the Matthews! \nHOW: \n\n\n   Participants the age of 12 & under must have accompaniment. \n\n\n   Registration Fee: $30 per 2hr Session (12 & Under: $20) \n\n\n    Class size is limited to 12 participants \n\n\n    All materials will be provided \n\n  To register or learn more visit https://www.matthewsopera.com/workshops/ or call the gallery at (605)642-7973\n\n____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nNOVEMBER 2nd ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE \n{ Polaroid Transfers }\nINSTRUCTOR: ROGER O’DEA \nStep into the world of vintage photography and artistic expression! Join us for an exciting Polaroid transfer workshop. Learn how to create stunning and unique prints from photographer Roger O’Dea by taking and transferring Polaroid images onto different surfaces. This hands-on workshop is perfect for anyone who loves photography and art! \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE\nAre you looking to unleash your creativity? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist\, this workshop is for you! Our art workshops are designed for everyone\, whether you’re a beginner exploring your creative side or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills. Join us for an immersive experience that will ignite your passion for art and help you develop new techniques in a supportive and inspiring environment.  Workshops will be held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December. Workshops will last 2-3 hours depending on the project. Registration costs $30 per person (12 & Under is $20) and materials will be provided\, just bring your imagination! To register or learn more visit https://www.matthewsopera.com/workshops/ or call the gallery at (605)642-7973.  \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n2024 Workshop Schedule\nWorkshops are held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December. \nSept 7: Fiber Art with Desy Schoenewies \nSept 21: Paper Mache with Joanna Mechaley \nOctober 5: Cyanotypes with Tia Erin \nOctober 19: Weaving with Mary Baker \nNovember 2: Polaroid Transfers with Roger O’Dea \nNovember 16: Origami Mobiles with Annalina Scalise \nDecember 7: TBD \nDecember 21: Christmas Ornaments with Joanna Mechaley \n 
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SUMMARY:Halloween Drawing Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Matthews Theater on Thursday\, October 31st from 6-8:30 PM for a free\, 18+\, figure drawing workshop. This fun workshop for adults will feature drawing from live\, costumed models in a historic theater atmosphere! \nBHSU Art Professor Desy Schoenewies will provide drawing demos. Participants are encouraged to bring their own art supplies. No experience is necessary to participate in this event. Artists of all abilities–from curious beginners to students and professionals–are encouraged to participate. \nThis 18+ event will feature music and adult beverages for sale for participants 21+. Halloween costumes are optional\, but encouraged!  \nThis event is free. A free-will donation is suggested but not required. All donations received help to support free programming at the Matthews\, which includes this and other artist workshops.
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SUMMARY:DEATHTRAP
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Thriller seekers and humor hunters wanting to be entertained  \n(Saturdays and Sundays not your fun days?  NEW THIS YEAR! A pop-in performance for our Service Industry Citizens who slay on the weekends…Take in a Tuesday show specially made so you can go!) \nWHAT: DEATHTRAP    (** RATED: R for ADULT THEMES) \nWHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish \nWHEN:  October 25\, 26 & 29\, 2024 and November 1\, 2\, 2024 at 7:00pm\nOctober 27\, 2024 and November 3\, 2024 at 2:00pm \nWHY: It would be a crime not to attend \nHOW: Tickets may be purchased: \n     ONLINE – matthewsopera.com \n     VIA PHONE – (605) 642-7973\, \n     IN-PERSON – Matthews Gallery 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish\n      ADULTS $20;  YOUTH $10 \n\nWRITER’S BLOCK LEAVES PEOPLE IN SHOCK…\n“DEATHTRAP” by Ira Levin \nComfortably ensconced in his charming Connecticut home\, Sidney Bruhl\, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers\, is struggling to overcome a dry spell which has resulted in a string of failures and a shortage of funds. A possible break in his fortunes occurs when he receives a script from a student in the seminar he has been conducting at a nearby college—a thriller that Sidney recognizes immediately as a potential Broadway smash. Sidney’s plan\, devised with his wife’s help\, is to offer collaboration to the student for co-credit. Or is it? DEATHTRAP provides twists and turns of devilish cleverness\, and offers hilariously sudden shocks in such abundance that audiences will be spellbound until the very last moment. \n“It is a classic thriller\, a genre with a style\, a manner and an audience of its own.” —New York Post. \n“The intricately fashioned plot contortions brought gasps\, the comedy lines drew delighted chortles…” —The Hollywood Reporter. \n“Two-thirds a thriller and one-third a devilishly clever comedy… Suspend your disbelief and be delighted. Scream a little. It’s good for you.” —Cue Magazine. \n“If you care to assassinate yourself with laughter\, try DEATHTRAP.” —Time Magazine. \n* “Deathtrap” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service\, Inc.\, New York. \n*Established by Members of the Dramatists Guild of the Authors League of America for the Handling of the Acting Rights of Members’ Plays and the encouragement of the    American Theatre \n* www.dramatists.com \n  \nTHE CAST\nSidney…………………..William BlackLance \nHelga……………………………Lynn Peterson \nMyra…………………………Josephine Julian \nClifford………………………..Kyle Benjamin \nPorter………………………John Eisenbraun
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SUMMARY:A CHRISTMAS STORY: AUDITIONS
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Is being a Ralphie right up your alley? Or maybe you are directing your skills towards the Dad doting on an lustful leg-lamp? We need all the actors to bring the action of this family favorite!  \nWHAT: A CHRISTMAS STORY AUDITIONS  \nWHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish \nWHEN: October 23 & 24 6:00-8:00pm \nWHY: Since boredom gets tongues stuck to poles\, make being part of this show one of your holiday goals!  \nHOW: What to expect:No experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). \nAuditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \n\nPERFORMANCES: “A Christmas Story” performances are scheduled for Friday-Sunday\, December 13-15; Tuesday\, December 17; and Friday-Sunday\, December 20-22 \n\nTHIS IS GOING TO BE ALMOST AS MAGICAL AS A LEG LAMP…\nDirected by Melita Quinonez\, the family favorite created by humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother\, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll shoot your eye out!” All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here\, including the family’s temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas\, the school bully; the boys’ experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie’s father winning a lamp shaped like a woman’s leg in a net stocking; Ralphie’s fantasy scenarios and more. A Christmas Story is destined to become a theatrical holiday perennial. \n“A Christmas Story is still … one of the more enchanting ways to be transported to a world beyond our own. Yet it also serves to remind us how lucky we are to live a culturally rich life … and Philip Grecian’s thoughtful stage adaptation preserves the old … references.” —Plain Dealer \n“Classics bloom quickly in modern times … you don’t have to have grown up with 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his ache for an air rifle under the tree to think of A Christmas Story as a Christmas must. And [this] version is just as kindly and just as cockeyed as A Christmas Story is meant to be.” —Orlando Sentinel \n“Grecian’s script retains Shepherd’s wry\, tongue-in-cheek humor.” —Orange County Register \n 
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SUMMARY:Rand Higbee Reception
DESCRIPTION:WHO: You! \nWHAT: A special reception honoring SHS Hall of Fame inductee Rand Higbee \nWHERE: Matthews Opera House Fireplace Room \nWHEN: Sunday\, October 20th at 2 pm \nWHY: To celebrate a homegrown playwright and soon-to-be Hall of Famer! \nHOW: Please join us for this free celebration and reception! \nSpearfish native Rand Higbee is being inducted into the Spearfish High School Fine Arts Hall of Fame! Please join us at the Matthews on Sunday\, October 20 at 2 pm to celebrate this honor with a free reception offering refreshments\, a little history\, and an informal presentation of the playwright’s work. \nAbout Rand Higbee…\nOriginally from Spearfish\, South Dakota\, Rand Higbee obtained a Theatre degree from South Dakota State University and a Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting from the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas. While at UNLV his first full-length play\, Sir Isaac’s Duel\, was named as an alternate to the National American College Theatre Festival held at the Kennedy Center. \nRand first attended the Valdez Theatre Conference in 2006 and has become a regular ever since. In recent years\, most of his published and produced plays underwent the developmental process in Valdez before being produced elsewhere. A few career highlights: His short play Next! has become one of the most often performed high school one-acts in the country. He won a Wisconsin Wrights award for his superhero play The Lightning Bug. The debut production of his full-length A Girl Named Destiny at the Venus Theater in Laurel\, Maryland\, was named one of the best plays of the year by DC Metro Theatre Arts. Rand is also the author of Kid Dakota and Plays from the Valdez Theatre Conference. He is one of Alaska’s most produced writers of the past two decades. \n\nHis plays are mostly family friendly\, with wildly engaging plots and distinct characters who all have opportunities for actors to shine. They’re fun\, always\, and funny\, always. They invariably have a good heart and wryly positive messages\, tinged with a little bemused cynicism about the human condition.\n– Dawson Moore\nCoordinator\, Valdez Theatre Conference \n\nIn his own words…\nI was lucky to grow up in Spearfish\, South Dakota. My family had lived in larger cities when I was very young: St. Paul\, Minnesota and Reno\, Nevada. Little Spearfish\, however\, seemed to be the right size to me. Small\, friendly\, surrounded by the Black Hills\, I would say that if Spearfish didn’t have it then you probably didn’t need it. \nOne thing Spearfish did have was a college. My Dad taught there and he and my Mom would take my brothers Paul\, Scott\, and me (our little sister Susan too\, but she came along later) to all of the theatre productions. I learned at an early age that seeing a movie might be fun\, but seeing the action live on stage was magic. I don’t even remember when or where\, but sometime in my single digit years I saw a production of Harvey. That sold me. Magic. \nReading through Plays from the Valdez Theatre Conference you will see what else entertained me while growing up in Spearfish: Baseball. (The Last Ballgame.) Late night\, bad science fiction movies. (The Head That Wouldn’t Die and Shaula: Queen of the Universe.) Superheroes. (The Lightning Bug.) TV sitcoms. (At Home With the Clarks.) Comedians. (Born a Clown.) My pets. (The Feral Child.) \nAfter becoming familiar with my comedies people inevitably ask me if I write dramas as well. I have in the past. (The Last Ballgame I consider to be the last non-comedy I have ever written.) However\, I’ve been around this business long enough to realize you have to play to your strengths. Maya Angelou said\, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said\, people will forget what you did\, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” I believe that if I left this Earth tomorrow people would remember me by saying that I made them laugh. What more could I ask?
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SUMMARY:SATURDAY WORKSHOPS AT ONE: BASIC WEAVING WITH MARY BAKER
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE\nWHO: You with Mary Baker as your instructor! \nWHAT: WORKSHOP AT ONE Basic Weaving \nWHERE: Matthews 612 N Main Street \nWHEN: October 19th at 1pm (Workshops are held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December) \nWHY: Immerse yourself in a creative environment right here at the Matthews! \nHOW: \n\n\n   Participants the age of 12 & under must have accompaniment. \n\n\n   Registration Fee: $30 per 2hr Session (12 & Under: $20) \n\n\n    Class size is limited to 12 participants \n\n\n    All materials will be provided \n\n  To register or learn more visit https://www.matthewsopera.com/workshops/ or call the gallery at (605)642-7973\n\n____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nOCTOBER 19th ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE \n{ BASIC WEAVING}\nINSTRUCTOR: MARY BAKER \nReady to explore the ancient art of weaving? Join us for a hands-on workshop with Craft Guru Mary Baker where you’ll learn the basics of weaving and create your very own woven piece. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience\, this workshop is perfect for anyone who loves to craft and create! \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE\nAre you looking to unleash your creativity? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist\, this workshop is for you! Our art workshops are designed for everyone\, whether you’re a beginner exploring your creative side or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills. Join us for an immersive experience that will ignite your passion for art and help you develop new techniques in a supportive and inspiring environment.  Workshops will be held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December. Workshops will last 2-3 hours depending on the project. Registration costs $30 per person (12 & Under is $20) and materials will be provided\, just bring your imagination! To register or learn more visit https://www.matthewsopera.com/workshops/ or call the gallery at (605)642-7973.  \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n2024 Workshop Schedule\nWorkshops are held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December. \nSept 7: Fiber Art with Desy Schoenewies \nSept 21: Paper Mache with Joanna Mechaley \nOctober 5: Cyanotypes with Tia Erin \nOctober 19: Weaving with Mary Baker \nNovember 2: Polaroid Transfers with Roger O’Dea (Tentative) \nNovember 16: TBD with Annalina Scalise \nDecember 7: TBD \nDecember 21: TBD \n 
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SUMMARY:3RD ANNUAL "GETTING OUR ACTS TOGETHER: A NIGHT OF NORTHERN HILLS ONE-ACTS"
DESCRIPTION:WHO: YOU! Taking a journey to Belle Fourche Area Community Theater\, the Historic Homestake Opera House\, the Mathews Opera House\, and for the first time this year\, Sturgis Community Theater \nWHAT: A night of Northern Hills One-Acts (GETTING OUR ACTS TOGETHER aka “GOAT”)\nThe performance\, aptly named for the collaboration between the Matthews Opera House\, Homestake Theater Works\, Sturgis Community Theater and the Belle Fourche Area Community Theater\, will feature four one-act plays presented by four separate directors and casts. Each of the shows will be around 30 to 45 minutes long\, to create a full evening of entertainment. \nWHERE & WHEN:   \n\nOctober 10 in Belle Fourche\nOctober 11 in Lead\nOctober 12 in Sturgis\nand finishing the run in Spearfish on October 13\n\nWHY: The idea for GOAT was born out of a desire for all the Northern Hills theaters to collaborate more and encourage creative exchanges. Not only does this show give the actors and crew of each one-act a fantastic opportunity to get to know one another better\, it gives the chance for the audience of each town to see a production by another local theater they may have never seen before. \nOctober 10\, 7 pm at Belle Fourche Rec Center Auditorium (111 National Street\, Belle Fourche)\nOctober 11\, 7 pm at the Historic Homestake Opera House (313 W. Main Street\, Lead)\nOctober 12\, 7 pm at Sturgis Community Center (1401 Lazelle Street\, Sturgis)\nOctober 13\, 2 pm at Matthews Opera House (612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish) \nFor tickets\, contact the theater you wish to attend by visiting their website or calling their box office. Tickets will also be available at the door prior to each performance. \nBelle Fourche presents “Charlie’s Masterpiece” | Lead actors present “Dad-Joke Intervention” |  Sturgis actors present “Lawyer\, Lawyer” | Spearfish actors present “The Staged Murder” \n“The Staged Murder”\nShots are heard and a body is found when the officers arrived at the theater to investigate the tragic event – or is it a comedy of errors as they find themselves upstaged by a variety of suspects who take them on a musical trail to the final curtain. \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag Series - THE BELLMAN EFFECT
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Paul Higbee\, Dr. Janeen Larsen\, Jean Helmer\, Dick Termes\, Dr. Amy Fuqua\, and Michael Pangburn honoring Wanda and Stewart Bellman \nWHAT: A special extended Bellman to honor Wanda and Stewart Bellman in discussions\, sharing memories\, adventures\, and all the things they did for this community!  \nReception to follow \nWHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater  \nWHEN: Wednesday October 9 from 12:00 to 1:00 with reception to follow \nWHY: To explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture  \nHOW: BYOB-Bring your own bite-to-eat\, take a seat\, and enjoy entertainment for an hour while you devour \n\nTHIS IS THE BELLMAN OF ALL BELLMANS : THE BELLMAN EFFECT\nHONORING: WANDA & STEWART BELLMAN in an extended Bellman Brown Bag Series celebrating this highly influential and dedicated duo!\n\nWE’VE GOT YOUR LUNCH HOUR IN THE BAG!\nAs we carry-on through the lunch hour we hope you enjoy a comfortable seat at our table and the splendor of your surroundings. We welcome you to invite friends\, family\, and even that crazy co-worker to try something new at noon! \nFor more information on how to connect to our community here at the Matthews\, give us a call at (605)642-7973\, email us at ad@matthewsopera.com\, or find us on facebook \nTHE PRESENTERS\nEducators\, arts advocates\, and philanthropists\, Wanda and Stewart Bellman have established a substantial list of achievements and contributions to the Spearfish community. This month\, the Matthews presents a special dialogue with those who know the Bellmans best at our first-ever “Bellman of all Bellmans\,” honoring the namesake and creators of the monthly lecture series. Please join us on Wednesday\, October 9 at noon as guests Paul Higbee\, Dr. Janeen Larsen\, Jean Helmer\, Dick Termes\, Dr. Amy Fuqua\, and Michael Pangburn present a colorful and captivating discussion about two of our community’s most passionate supporters. \n  \n\nABOUT THE BELLMAN BROWN BAG SERIES\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture. The Brown Bag program was developed by Dr. Stewart Bellman in the 1990’s. Recognizing the Matthews Opera House as an ideal venue for the exploration of humanities topics\, he engaged a line-up of speakers to present programs on a range of humanities topics each month. \nDr. Bellman was a professor of English at Black Hills State University\, Spearfish\, SD. His teaching career spanned thirty years. Bellman retired from BHSU and passed away in November 2002. \nPrograms are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1 pm. Designed to begin and end within the lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.  This is an opportunity to gain insight into themes that touch our daily lives. \n  \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:MATTHEWS SPEAKEASY
DESCRIPTION:WHO: 21+ years old \nWHAT: Matthews Speakeasy \nWHERE: Matthews Opera House and Arts Center 612 N Main Street Spearfish \nWHEN: October 5th at 7:00 pm (run time approx 3 hours) \nWHY: Why? Because you won’t have a better time than this! \nHOW: Get the password!\nVisit one of our fine sponsors and tell them “I’m here to see a man about a dog.”\n \n \n \n  \n \nThey’ll share the password with you on the down low\, you know? \nOnce you’ve got it\, get ahold of us at the Matthews. Call us at (605) 642-7973\, stop into the Gallery at 612 N. Main Street\, or even just click this handy ticket link… \nEnter the password and\, badda-bing! You’re on your way to Ticketsville. \n(Psssttt… is there a doctor in the house? A special thank you to Monument Health for their partnership on this shindig. Ring-a-ding-ding\, thanks for helping us swing!)\n \n\n\n\n\nTHE EVENT\nQueen City/Party Time Liquor and the Matthews present… the Matthews Speakeasy! \nGet out your glad rags and grab your favorite dame for the event to end all events at the Matthews! If you’ve gotten this far\, you’re one step closer to getting your foot in the door of the Matthews Speakeasy. (But\, remember\, you’ve got to be 21+) \nThis juice joint’s gonna be the cat’s pajamas. Dance the night away to the Porch Swing Band\, and (for the first time ever on the Matthews stage) the Lucas Olson Trio featuring Sophia Beatty! Plus\, tickle your funny bone with the stylings of CBUG Comedy–this cat’s gonna slay you! \nOur friends at Party Time/Queen City Liquor will keep the giggle juice flowing. Plus\, you know him\, you love him\, he’s America’s sweetheart\, our emcee Bobby Moye is the ab-so-lute berries. Dress the part and get ready to Charleston because the dance floor’s open all night! \nWant a ticket? Get the password. (You read the instructions above\, right? Yep\, we thought so… Let’s recap: Visit one of our sponsors. Tell them\, “I’m here to see a man about a dog.” They’ll get you taken care of. \n\n\n\n\nTHE LINEUP\nPorch Swing Band \n\n\n\n\n\nPorch Swing began on back porches across South Dakota and Minnesota\, with a rotating cast of talented musicians paying tribute to the music of Django Reinhardt and the long heritage of jazzers that play his unique style of uptempo acoustic swing. Now based in the Black Hills\, the present collective includes Dylan Lewis\, Louis Umbarger\, Alex Diaz\, Ben Lemay\, Jeremy Quick\, & James Schragg. \nGive them a listen… \nPORCH SWING BAND \n  \n\n  \nCBUG Comedy\nCollin “CBUG” Smith is a local comedian right out of the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. He draws relatable material from being a father and facing the challenges of parenthood with his beautiful wife\, where they live in Spearfish. While a man well-traveled\, he has called South Dakota home since 2004. Collin discovered his love for standup comedy while attending college at the University of South Dakota. \nGive him a listen… \nCBUG Comedy \n  \n\n  \nLucas Olson Trio:\nGive them a listen… \n \n  \n\n\n\nSophia Beatty: \n\n\n\nBased in the Black Hills of South Dakota\, 25-year-old singer and songwriter Sophia Beatty sings with passion and heart that can be truly felt. She is known for her ability to sing classic jazz and soul cover music. From Etta James to Ella Fitzgerald to Aretha Franklin\, she covers a whole variety of well-known music that gets people up on their feet and singing along. \nBuilding on this creative powerhouse of covers\, Sophia has recently taken to the streets to share her original creations as well\, which have been applauded greatly by the regional music community. She is already well on her way to becoming a staple of the Northern Plains musical experience. Sophia’s gift of synesthesia makes her original acoustic songs unique and emotionally moving. The journey her music will bring you on is something one must experience when traveling through the Black Hills. \nGive her a listen… \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Boh7e7NG98M&t=59s \n 
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SUMMARY:SATURDAY WORKSHOPS AT ONE: CYANOTYPES WITH TIA ERIN
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE\nWHO: You with Tia Erin as your instructor! \nWHAT: WORKSHOPS AT ONE Cyanotypes \nWHERE: Matthews 612 N Main Street  \nWHEN: October 5 at 1pm (Workshops are held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December) \nWHY: Immerse yourself in a creative environment right here at the Matthews! \nHOW: \n\n\n   Participants the age of 12 & under must have accompaniment. \n\n\n   Registration Fee: $30 per 2hr Session (12 & Under: $20) \n\n\n    Class size is limited to 12 participants \n\n\n    All materials will be provided \n\n  To register or learn more visit https://www.matthewsopera.com/workshops/ or call the gallery at (605)642-7973\n\n____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nOCTOBER 5th ART & CRAFT WORKSHOP AT ONE \n{ CYANOTYPES }\nINSTRUCTOR: TIA ERIN \nCome join us as we take a step back into history and explore one of the first printing-out processes created. Cyanotypes are one of the oldest photographic printing processes. The distinctive feature of the print is its shade of cyan blue\, which results from its exposure to ultraviolet light. Hosted by Tia Erin\, participants will use a variety of objects from nature and acetate film paper to create their unique prints. \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE\nAre you looking to unleash your creativity? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist\, this workshop is for you! Our art workshops are designed for everyone\, whether you’re a beginner exploring your creative side or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills. Join us for an immersive experience that will ignite your passion for art and help you develop new techniques in a supportive and inspiring environment.  Workshops will be held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December. Workshops will last 2-3 hours depending on the project. Registration costs $30 per person (12 & Under is $20) and materials will be provided\, just bring your imagination! To register or learn more visit https://www.matthewsopera.com/workshops/ or call the gallery at (605)642-7973.  \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n2024 Workshop Schedule\nWorkshops are held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December. \nSept 7: Fiber Art with Desy Schoenewies \nSept 21: Paper Mache with Joanna Mechaley \nOctober 5: Cyanotypes with Tia Erin \nOctober 19: Weaving with Mary Baker \nNovember 2: Polaroid Transfers with Roger O’Dea (Tentative) \nNovember 16: TBD with Annalina Scalise \nDecember 7: TBD \nDecember 21: TBD \n 
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SUMMARY:A Midsummer Night's Dream
DESCRIPTION:WHO: YOU!  \nWHAT: A Midsummer Night’s Dream \nWHERE: Matthews Opera House Theater 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish \nWHEN:  \nWHY: To enjoy a performance sure to please! \nHOW: You can purchase tickets online at matthewsopera.com\, call us at 605.642.7973\, or stop into the Gallery at 612 Main Street Spearfish \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nA Midsummer Night’s Dream \n A comedy play written by William Shakespeare in about 1595 or 1596. The play is set in Athens\, and consists of several subplots that revolve around the marriage of Theseus and Hippolyta. One subplot involves a conflict among four Athenian lovers. Another follows a group of six amateur actors rehearsing the play which they are to perform before the wedding. Both groups find themselves in a forest inhabited by fairies who manipulate the humans and are engaged in their own domestic intrigue. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most popular and widely performed plays. \n 
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SUMMARY:SATURDAY WORKSHOPS AT ONE: PAPER MACHE TEACUPS WITH JOANNA MECHALEY
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE\nWHO: You with Joanna Mechaley as your instructor! \nWHAT: WORKSHOP AT ONE Paper Mache Teacups \nWHERE: Matthews 612 N Main Street \nWHEN: September 21 at 1pm (Workshops are held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December) \nWHY: Immerse yourself in a creative environment right here at the Matthews! \nHOW: \n\n\n   Participants the age of 12 & under must have accompaniment. \n\n\n   Registration Fee: $30 per 2hr Session (12 & Under: $20) \n\n\n    Class size is limited to 12 participants \n\n\n    All materials will be provided \n\n  To register or learn more visit https://www.matthewsopera.com/workshops/ or call the gallery at (605)642-7973\n\n____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSEPTEMBER 21ST ART & CRAFT WORKSHOP AT ONE \n{ PAPER MACHE TEACUPS}\nINSTRUCTOR: JOANNA MECHALEY \nCome join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to create your very own paper mache teacup! In this workshop\, Joanna Mechaley will guide you step by step in crafting a beautiful and unique teacup from recycled materials. Spaces are limited\, so be sure to reserve your spot today! Bring your friends\, family\, or just yourself\, and enjoy a creative afternoon. \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSATURDAY ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT ONE\nAre you looking to unleash your creativity? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist\, this workshop is for you! Our art workshops are designed for everyone\, whether you’re a beginner exploring your creative side or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills. Join us for an immersive experience that will ignite your passion for art and help you develop new techniques in a supportive and inspiring environment.  Workshops will be held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December. Workshops will last 2-3 hours depending on the project. Registration costs $30 per person (12 & Under is $20) and materials will be provided\, just bring your imagination! To register or learn more visit https://www.matthewsopera.com/workshops/ or call the gallery at (605)642-7973.  \n_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n2024 Workshop Schedule\nWorkshops are held on the First and Third Saturday of every month at 1 PM running from September through December. \nSept 7: Fiber Art with Desy Schoenewies \nSept 21: Paper Mache with Joanna Mechaley \nOctober 5: Cyanotypes with Tia Erin \nOctober 19: Weaving with Mary Baker \nNovember 2: Polaroid Transfers with Roger O’Dea (Tentative) \nNovember 16: TBD with Annalina Scalise \nDecember 7: TBD \nDecember 21: TBD \n 
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SUMMARY:Queen City SONGWRITERS INVITATIONAL
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Queen City Songwriters Invitational \nWHAT: MUSIC FESTIVAL! \nWHERE: MATTHEWS OPERA HOUSE 612 N Main Street \nWHEN: SEPTEMBER 20TH & SEPTEMBER 21ST \nWHY: Dedicated to elevating the voices of local and regional songwriters \nHOW: Tickets are $25 per show or $40 bundle AND get both nights. \nThe main event starts at 7pm. First hour is the opening acts with 12-13 artists performing one original song each before the headliner goes on at 8pm.\n\n\nWe will be selling tickets online and at the door event night (unless sold out before the event)\n\nTo preorder your tickets you must order online with links below:\n\nJami Lynn ticket website is https://QCSIJamiLynn.eventbrite.com\n\nJonathan Byrd ticket website is https://QCSIJonathanByrd.eventbrite.com\n\n\n(**Please note there will not be ticket sales through the Matthews)\n_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________\nNight 1:  \nJamie Lynn (September 20th) Join us on Friday night for an unforgettable evening of live music. Jamie Lynn\, known for her enchanting voice and captivating stage presence\, will take you on a musical journey with her soulful tunes and heartfelt lyrics. A celebrated artist in the region\, Jamie Lynn’s music blends folk\, blues\, and Americana\, delivering powerful stories and emotional depth. This is a performance you won’t want to miss! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nNight 2:  \nJonathan Byrd (September 21st) On Saturday night\, don’t miss the captivating performance of Jonathan Byrd\, a preacher’s kid\, Gulf War veteran\, and award-winning songwriter with a near-cult following. Known for his deceptively simple\, working-class songs that have become campfire standards\, Jonathan Byrd will take you on a journey from hell-raising sing-alongs to heart-wrenching ballads. Experience the magic of Jonathan Byrd’s music and enjoy another night of unforgettable musical talent and storytelling. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nOpening Acts:  \nEach night will begin with performances by several talented artists invited to the Queen City Songwriters Invitational\, showcasing their unique voices and original music. These artists have been performing at various venues around Spearfish throughout the weekend\, and this is your chance to see them all in one place before the headliners take the stage. \nAbout the Queen City Songwriters Invitational: \nThe Queen City SongwritersInvitational is a forthcoming music festival dedicated to elevating the voices of local and regional songwriters and nurturing a community deeply appreciative of original music. This festival aims to transform Spearfish into a dynamic hub where the art of songwriting is not only celebrated but also integrated into the fabric of our cultural identity. Join us in celebrating the creativity and passion of songwriters and experience the magic of original music. Featuring 6 venues from noon to 5pm on both Sept. 20th and Sept 21st in beautiful downtown Spearfish\, each hosting 3 artists performing original music in a writers round setting. \nTicket Options: \n\nSingle Night Ticket: Choose to attend either Night 1 with Jamie Lynn or Night 2 with Jonathan Byrd.\n\nTwo-Night Pass: Enjoy both nights of incredible music and storytelling at a discounted rate. \nTickets are $25 per show or $40 bundle AND get both nights. \nThe main event starts at 7pm. First hour is the opening acts with 12-13 artists performing one original song each before the headliner goes on at 8pm.\n\n\nWe will be selling tickets online and at the door event night (unless sold out before the event)\n\nTo preorder your tickets you must order online with links below:\n(**Please note there will not be ticket sales through the Matthews)\n\n\nJami Lynn ticket website is https://QCSIJamiLynn.eventbrite.com\n\n  \n\nJonathan Byrd ticket website is https://QCSIJonathanByrd.eventbrite.com\n\n  \n\n  \nBring your friends and enjoy two nights of extraordinary musical talent at The Matthews Opera House. Don’t miss out on this celebration of songwriters and original music! \n 
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SUMMARY:Community Art Show Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Anyone who loves ART. \nWHAT: Reception for the Community Art Show on exhibit from September 16 – November 8 \nWHERE: Matthews Opera House Gallery 612 N. Main Street\, Spearfish \nWHEN: September 20th 5-7PM \nWHY: From fridge art to fine art this is one of the most expansive exhibits The Matthews has to offer! \n  \nFor details on summiting work visit: https://www.matthewsopera.com/community-art/ \n  \n 
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